Fava Bean Soup Recipe | Healthy and Nutritious Delight

Fava Bean Soup

“Fava bean soup becomes even warmer when it’s soup. The natural creamy texture of fava beans transforms into something else when combined with olive oil.”

Ingredients

250 grams dried fava beans (peeled, yellow)
5 tablespoons Sadık Amca Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 onion
2 cloves garlic
6 cups water or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon salt
Half a teaspoon of cumin
1 lemon (for serving)
Half a teaspoon of red pepper flakes (for serving)

Preparation

Soak the fava beans: Soak the dried fava beans in water overnight. The next day, drain and rinse them.

Sauté the onion: Take 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a pot. Sauté the finely chopped onion over low heat for 5-6 minutes until softened. Add the crushed garlic and cook for another 1 minute.

Add the fava beans: Add the drained fava beans to the pot and sauté with olive oil for 2-3 minutes. Add half a teaspoon of cumin.

Cook: Add 6 cups of water or vegetable broth. Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low. Cook for 30-35 minutes until the fava beans are completely soft.

Blend: Use an immersion blender to achieve a smooth consistency. If it’s too thick, add a little water. Add salt and stir.

Serve: Ladle into bowls. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over the top. Squeeze lemon juice and sprinkle red pepper flakes. Serve hot.

Fava bean soup thickens as it cools; you can add some hot water to adjust the consistency. Drizzling olive oil over the soup, rather than mixing it in, enhances its aroma more distinctly.

Preparation Time

minutes

Cooking Time

minutes

Servings

servings

Calories

≈ 365

kcal